Shaping Discovery, Improving Life

Life Technologies enables people to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that make life even better.

Success requires passion, intellectual curiosity and a sense of urgency. We will strive for excellence and act with unyielding integrity in everything we do so that we can serve as responsible stewards in the global life science community.

We’re awed by the possibilities of biotechnology to advance the cutting edge of medicine, genetics, forensics, agriculture and environmental health. Our rich history and unique market position prepare us for an exceptionally promising future. Our approximately 9,500 employees in 110 countries span miles and disciplines, united in an avid commitment to transform life. Together, we leverage our preeminence in our industry to remain our customers’ first choice as we respond to the most crucial challenges facing humankind.

From the university to the lab to the field, we anticipate the needs of the scientific community to facilitate the quality, scope and speed of research. Because the stakes are so high, a sense of urgency propels our innovation process with uncommon momentum, fueling a voracious appetite for discovery. With our employees, customers, vendors and suppliers across the globe, we’re working to improve the human condition every day.

If you’re ready to take charge of your impact in the world, you can do it here. Join great people with great minds at Life Technologies as we continue to make life even better.

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News

  • New Genomic Alliance

    Life Technologies announced the creation of the Genomic Cancer Care Alliance to help people battling cancer gain access to treatment options found through analysis of their genomic information. Founding partners include Fox Chase Cancer Center, Scripps Genomic Medicine, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).The announcement came during the Consumer Genetics Conference being held June 2-4 in Boston.

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  • The 2009 CSR REPORT

    Life Technologies released its 2009 Global Citizenship Report, highlighting Life Technologies' organization-wide initiatives to be a leading corporate citizen and balance environmental and social issues with its overall mission to shape biological discovery and ultimately improve life.

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  • Synthetic Genomics, Inc.

    Life Technologies Corporation announced that it has made an equity investment in Synthetic Genomics, Inc. (SGI), a privately held company founded to commercialize synthetic genomic advances. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

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